I personally LOVE all mushrooms, but I know they can be an acquired (or not) taste! However, adding mushrooms to dishes is a fun way to add diverse flavor and nutrients. Mushrooms are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and the consumption of mushrooms has been linked to …
How To Tame Anxiety
A moment of vulnerability and honesty: this time last year was probably the hardest and darkest time in my life - there was an incident that caused my anxiety to spike to an all time high, which meant that eating, sleeping, and focusing on work and school were not only a challenge, they felt …
Affirmations For Positive Thoughts
Last year, GUADS put out an Uplift Podcast episode all about Body Image. Now, I'm not going to give it all away (give it a listen!), but I thought now might be a good time for a post about affirmations. It's normal to occasionally not feel your best, your hottest, your smartest, etc. Ideally these …
A New Year, A New Mindset
It's nearly New Year's Eve! Now that the excitement and chaos of the holidays are almostttt over, it's time to get back into the swing of things. Even though the New Year doesn't actually mean a new start, it is a symbol of change. That's why so many people try to "reset" some of their bad …
You Deserve Some “Me Time”
Everyone needs alone time. It's important to take time for yourself. Believe it or not, spending time in solitude is one of the best ways to improve your relationship with others and yourself. It might feel weird at first if you're not used to being alone, but integrating "me time" into your life is …
Running For Mental Health
It's probably not shocking to anyone at this point that running is great for both physical health and mental wellbeing. As a recent convert to daily runs, I can attest to the fact that it has been helping stabilizing my mood in a big way. I will also say that up until my recent shift, I absolutely …
Resilience: Your Secret Weapon
I get it - life is anything but easy. Stress, adversity, tragic events, and negativity get the best of you. Sometimes it may feel as if the world is swallowing you whole, with one setback after another punching you in the gut. But let me ask you this - how well are you taking those punches? Are you …
When You Shouldn’t Workout
Looking for an excuse to skip the gym today? You're too busy, have Netflix to catch up on, it's your cat's birthday, you're feeling lazy, etc. Unfortunately, those excuses shouldn't keep you from a great workout. But I have good news! There are some reasons why you should take a breather from the …